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Baldwin Memorial Collection of Woody SpeciesAmong the scenic locations on campus can be found more than 300 species and varieties of woody plants, a living archive that also supports research by faculty and students at the College. This collection is known as "The Baldwin Memorial Collection of Woody Species" after John T. (J.T.) Baldwin, Jr., professor of biology from 1946 to 1974.

BiologyThe program of the Department of Biology is organized to provide concentrators with a sound introduction to the principles of biology and to develop an appreciation for the diversity and complexity of living things.

Blogs, William & MaryThrough the lens of student, faculty and staff bloggers, the blogs offer a unique view of the W&M community and a sense of what it's like to live, learn, work and teach here.

Board of VisitorsThe Board of Visitors (BOV) is the governing body for the College. The Governor of Virginia appoints individuals to serve four year terms.

BookstoreLocated in Merchants Square in Colonial Williamsburg, the William & Mary Bookstore, operated by Barnes & Noble, offers both new and used textbooks, as well as over 125,000 general book titles, school and dorm supplies, and William & Mary clothing and gifts.

Brafferton ProjectThe renewal and renovation of The Brafferton is an effort to preserve one of the College's most important historic buildings.

BudgetsThe senior vice president for finance & administration oversees the development and administration of the College budget and provides analysis and recommendations to the president. In addition, the finance office coordinates development of operating budget initiatives submitted to the Commonwealth of Virginia and the integration of all budget development activities into the overall planning activities of the College.

Bursar's OfficeFinancial Operations is responsible for providing comprehensive accounting, bursar and payroll services in support of the College's primary mission of education, research and public service.

Business, Mason School ofThe vision of the Mason School of Business is to deliver the best personalized, experience-based business education which prepares one to imagine the great business opportunities of the day and seize them.

Building Boom

Experience the building boom on campus by way of this photo collection of new facilities. More...

W&M Blogs

We lived the mission. I recall with mixed emotions a moment several years ago when issues arose during our time in the Dominican Republic and were met with confusion and uncertainty. We have come a long way from there. More...

Being at William & Mary has allowed me to mature and, in the process, learn more about myself. More...

It was moving to hear how these women in different professions all have one common goal. More...

All the people and experiences you've discovered here have made this place what it is for you. And that is the William & Mary you get to keep with you, even as life changes, as your geography, social circles, job, hairstyle changes. The W&M you've built abides. More...

Greek organizations work together and support one another in a way that only members of the Tribe can understand. More...

Colleges devoted to their civic mission do not educate for a job, they educate for citizenry and for citizenship. The public needs colleges and universities to train for constructive exchange of ideas, peaceful cooperation among a diverse citizenry with myriad perspectives on hard-to-solve problems. More...

Joining the DC Summer Institute gave me insight into what I want to do with my future. More...

I have never worked harder, laughed harder or been more awed by my peers than I have on this campus. More...

When I tell classmates about my political action committee, The StudentImpact, they jokingly ask for my age. More...

My classes all began to connect, and I started to see the beauty of an undergraduate education here. More...

I took a leap of faith and moved to Thailand - completely on my own. Since I've been abroad, I've had the pleasure of working with some of the most inspiring people. I teach English at a school in the mountains. It's a remote village, and the nearest city is a six-hour bus ride away. More...

At W&M not all of the learning happens in the classroom. I have been fortunate to take some fun and unconventional classes through the kinesiology department at the College - Adventure Games, Ropes Facilitation and Outdoor Leadership, just to name a few. More...

Looking back, I can say with certainty that I'm where I am today because of the people I met at William & Mary. Some of the people I met on the very first morning of Orientation would become my closest friends, and still are to this day. More...

Applying to a college is a serious process; it's also a very liberating process. Enjoy it, immerse yourself in the search and application experience, give it the attention and seriousness it deserves. When you land at the college that's the right fit for you, it will all be worth it.
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All William & Mary geology majors complete an independent senior research project - their efforts provide new and valuable data that help to answer an array of outstanding to longstanding geological questions and conundrums. I'm excited about what we observed in the field. More...

You were selected because you are one of the finest students in the country. You are highly capable, brilliant and well-rounded. The Class of 2017 brings one of the most diverse, dynamic and bright classes the College has seen yet. Get to know your classmates. Make a point to build community. More...

I got to return to the place I love the most (the College) to speak at a conference licensed by my favorite "ideas organization" (TED) about the cause I am most passionate about (education reform) alongside the people I most respect (W&M students, alumni and professors). More...

In this intimate circle, I heard the overlapping heart of W&M: students who want to change the world for good. More...

People aren't born altruistic or compassionate. They are either raised or made that way. More...

As a W&M EcoAmbassador, I will interview VIMS faculty and staff and blog about their marine science research. More...

This equation of community service can't be easily reduced to study + service + reflection = change. What keeps most of us going back is that elusive, and sometimes unplanned, connection that comes about when we step outside ourselves to interact with others we might not otherwise have met. More...

Among the many complex paths of financial aid procedures, perhaps no other rivals the multitude of repayment options for student loans. More...

Budget...

Read an overview of William & Mary's financials in a message from Vice President for Finance Samuel E. Jones '75, M.B.A. '80. More...